Charlotte’s CIAA bid taking shape
Organizers of a local bid to bring back the CIAA Tournament want to shift many of the tie-in events to Spectrum Center as a way of possibly unlocking more state government incentives funds while boosting attendance at games, CBJ has learned.
READ MORE: CIAA bid priorities coming into focus
The Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority is leading the bid effort with help from city government, the Charlotte Sports Foundation and representatives from several major employers, among others.
The CIAA, a conference of historically Black colleges and universities, or HBCUs, told CBJ last month that incumbent basketball tournament site Baltimore and Charlotte have confirmed their intent to submit bids by April 15. The CIAA has said it plans to select one city as the tournament host for three years beginning in 2027.
On Monday, Charlotte City Council will discuss the CRVA's efforts to bring back the CIAA Tournament. The city hosted the tournament from 2006-2020. It will be played in Baltimore through 2026 @wsoctv
— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) March 20, 2025
Two people involved in the talks confirmed that Charlotte’s bid is likely to seek three consecutive years starting in 2028 because the ACC Women’s Basketball Tournament and NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament are already scheduled for Spectrum Center in 2027.
Read more about the effort on CBJ’s website here.
VIDEO: CIAA tournament not returning to Charlotte any time soon
-
ACC Tournament scores today: Game highlights, updates, from semifinals in Charlotte
It's Day 4 of the ACC Tournament. Follow along with updates and highlights from every semifinal game at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Kon Knueppel, Duke basketball survive comeback bid from UNC basketball in ACC Tournament
Duke basketball and UNC played a thriller in the ACC Tournament at Spectrum Center. Here are the observations.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
USDA halts more than $1B in funding for local food banks, schools
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) says it has nixed more than $1 billion in funding for local food banks and schools by terminating two programs that aid state, tribal and territorial ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
South Carolina State loses MEAC final, automatic NCAA tournament bid on unnecessary foul in tie game
Norfolk State's Christian Ings made one of two free throws with eight seconds remaining to send the Spartans to the NCAA tournament.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Selection Sunday show 2025: NCAA tournament conference champions and automatic bids; printable bracket
The 2025 NCAA tournament bracket is taking shape ahead of Selection Sunday.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
U.S. Soccer bid for 2031 Women's World Cup could bring games to Central America, Caribbean
CONCACAF president and FIFA VP Victor Montagliani said Thursday that he “100%” supported “a regional bid" for the 2031 tournament.Yahoo Sports - 50m -
Arizona State hockey chases NCAA Tournament bid, ready for an epic matchup with Denver
ASU has another chance to extend its season and potentially earn an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament at the Frozen Faceoff in St. Paul, Minnesota.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
A look at injuries that could shape the NCAA Tournament
Health is always a factor in the NCAA Tournament, shaping the way games transpire.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Pete Buttigieg says he won't run for Senate, leaving door open for possible White House bid
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced Thursday he won't seek an open Senate seat in Michigan next year, keeping the door open for a possible White House bid in 2028.CBS News - Mar. 13
More from Yahoo Sports
-
Fact or Fiction: The NBA season is too long
Injuries, load management and tanking, anyone?Yahoo Sports - 10m -
Jamie Laing enters final 10 miles of Comic Relief Ultra Marathon Man challenge - live updates
Can Jamie Laing run five Ultra Marathons in five days, between London and Salford?Yahoo Sports - 1h -
Inside the Ja'Marr Chase deal
True "new money" APY is $38.72M per year, not $40.25M.Yahoo Sports - 15m -
Arne Slot discussions with Trent Alexander-Arnold over future come to an end
Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold has somehow managed to reach late March without giving a clear statement on his future, as his contract expires. It appears there will be few more questions ...Yahoo Sports - 16m -
The lowest NCAA tournament seeds to reach the women's Sweet 16, Elite Eight and Final Four
A glimpse at how far each seed has gone in NCAA women's tournament history.Yahoo Sports - 17m
More in Sports
-
Fact or Fiction: The NBA season is too long
Injuries, load management and tanking, anyone?Yahoo Sports - 10m -
March Madness live tracker: Highlights, updates, reactions and more
Follow along as we track 16 more games in the round of 64 of the men's NCAA tournament.ESPN - 12m -
Your guide to March Madness Day 1: Recaps, every winner's chance to advance, more
Whether you missed the action or simply want to relive it, here's a rundown of all 16 games from Thursday.ESPN - 12m -
Inside the Ja'Marr Chase deal
True "new money" APY is $38.72M per year, not $40.25M.Yahoo Sports - 15m -
Arne Slot discussions with Trent Alexander-Arnold over future come to an end
Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold has somehow managed to reach late March without giving a clear statement on his future, as his contract expires. It appears there will be few more questions ...Yahoo Sports - 16m